Philanthropy Senior Manager - Los Angeles

Mercy Housing California is seeking a relationship-driven Senior Regional Manager, Philanthropy to establish and expand a major gifts program throughout Southern California. This is an exciting opportunity for a frontline fundraiser who enjoys building something from the ground up and wants to play a foundational role in expanding philanthropic support for one of the nation’s leading affordable housing organizations. Reporting to the Regional Director of Philanthropy, the Senior Regional Manager will serve as Mercy Housing’s primary philanthropy representative in the Los Angeles market, cultivating meaningful relationships with individual donors while helping elevate the organization’s visibility and philanthropic presence across the region.

This role has been intentionally designed to focus primarily on individual giving. The Senior Regional Manager will concentrate on identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making gifts of $1,000 and above. Working closely with an engaged network of local board members and organizational leaders, the successful candidate will build a robust portfolio of supporters while also identifying opportunities to engage corporate partners through sponsorships, employee giving, and volunteer initiatives. As the Southern California donor pipeline continues to mature, this position offers significant potential for professional growth and expanded leadership responsibilities.

An industry leader, Mercy Housing California is proud to…

• Participate in all aspects of affordable housing development
• Provide critical resident services
• Pioneer innovative housing solutions that are emulated by peers nationwide
• Combine our deep local knowledge with the strength of a national systemnterested candidates should apply directly to Benefactor Group

https://bit.ly/MHC-PhilanthropyManagerApp

Key Position Functions

The Senior Regional Manager, Philanthropy will be responsible for:

• Major Donor Cultivation and Solicitation
• Portfolio Management
• Strategy Development and Planning
• Collaboration

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to four years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on individual giving.
• Passion for mission-driven work and a commitment to delivering exceptional donor experiences.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, matrixed organization.
• Curiosity and willingness to recommend and implement fundraising best practices and innovative donor engagement strategies.
• Ability to maintain a hybrid work schedule and travel, occasionally overnight.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience building (or significantly expanding) a major gifts program, donor portfolio, or fundraising initiative from the ground up.
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio of individual donors and personally cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic gifts.
• Experience identifying and qualifying new donor prospects using research tools and relationship mapping.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with confidence engaging volunteers, board members, and community leaders.

Compensation

The expected base salary for this position is $100,000-$110,000, commensurate with experience. All employees at Mercy Housing California are also eligible for a generous comprehensive benefits package including PTO and paid holidays; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plans; Employee Assistance Program; and many more.

Application Process

Benefactor Group is pleased to be assisting Mercy Housing California with this executive search. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. All applications are considered highly confidential. To be considered for this position, please submit an application at this link: https://bit.ly/MHC-PhilanthropyManagerApp.

To learn more about Mercy Housing California, please visit: https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/.

Please do not contact Mercy Housing California staff or board with questions or interest in the role. All inquiries about the position should be directed to Benefactor Group.

Benefactor Group Recruitment Team

HR@benefactorgroup.com

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.